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Sherman Oaks, California, is located in the San Fernando Valley. This pedestrian-friendly community is home to the Sherman Oaks Galleria, a large shopping mall that features the beautiful ArcLight Cinema. Van Nuys-Sherman Oaks Recreation Center offers a place for you to play tennis on eight courts, have a picnic and play a game of catch. The Sherman Oaks Castle Park is popular for families to visit due to its many play areas for kids of all ages. Bring the whole family and stay for a game of mini golf, use the batting cages or play some arcade games.

Key facts

To get around Sherman Oaks, you can take California Highway 118, 134 or 405, and California Highway 101, also called the Pacific Coast Highway, gives drivers quick access to Hollywood and Downtown Los Angeles. The nearest airport is Bob Hope Airport (BUR), located in Burbank while Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) lies 17 miles south of Sherman Oaks.

Hints and tips

Sherman Oaks has hot, dry summers and warm winters. During the winter, Santa Ana winds may bring in warm offshore air. The cuisine in Sherman Oaks features wines made of California-grown grapes as well as fresh fruits and vegetables. Most nightlife is found along Ventura Boulevard, which stretches past Sherman Oaks into Studio City and Hollywood.